"I SPENT NEARLY HALF MY LIFE CONFINED... MY INTENTION IS TO BE AN OBSTACLE TO YOUTH VIOLENCE & INCARCERATION. "
"Starting anew at the age of 34 is an immense challenge, and perhaps it’s time to recognize the profound toll that such experiences take on those who have been wrongfully accused"
-MARCUS L. WOODS-
Marcus L. Woods, the founder of Violence & Incarceration Prevention, experienced a life-altering event when he was convicted of a carjacking at the age of 17. Despite maintaining his innocence, he spent a staggering 17 years behind bars. His story highlights the devastating impact of wrongful convictions on individuals and their futures. Indeed, there are countless others who have faced similar injustices, emerging from prison with the daunting task of rebuilding their lives from scratch.
